Man jumps in water to save drowning 375-pound bear

By Bexx Wilton, Published on May 8, 2018

Standing amongst the woods, it can be hard to spot some of the world’s most incredible creatures; black bears. They are some of people’s favorite animals, but why? Their pure size, strength, and speed can be a pull for many. However, the lovability doesn’t end there. Bears also have those cuddly faces that you can’t help but love. They are almost too good to be true.

Many of us find the closest we ever get to these animals is the small stuffed version that lives on our bed. Although teddy bears are great, they aren’t the real thing. From polar bears to panda bears, brown bears to grizzly bears, and the sloth bear to the spectacled bear – they all have their unique talents that make them the lean mean surviving machines that can live through (almost) anything in the world. However, there is one type that managed to catch the eyes of all the locals in Alligator Point, Florida. This black bear was a little too close for comfort, but how could they stand back and watch the creature in distress? One man couldn’t take it anymore and knew he just had to do something… Would he be able to pull it off?

Black bears are the smallest species of all the bears found in America. However, their small size doesn’t mean they are hard to miss; they are the most common that are found roaming the land. These bears can reach incredible speeds when running across the ground, but this isn’t their only talent.

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Oh no, black bears are also some of the best climbers in the animal kingdom. They use this height advantage to keep their cubs safe ad spy on roaming food. As if that wasn’t enough, black bears are also strong swimmers. They need to be as they search the waters for fish to eat. There are so many wonderful things about black bears, but did you know they aren’t always black? They can also be golden brown or even gray – despite their misleading name!

Many of us make like to think that we would be there to save an animal in need, but unless we find ourselves in that situation then how do we ever know? Panic can rise, the animal may be dangerous, and it can be easy to hide behind others as they jump into action. However, one man couldn’t stand back and watch. He knew that he had to jump in and help the bear in need regardless of its size. Would he be able to make it out the other side, or had this man bitten off more than he could chew? With so much at risk, he was about to prove that some of us will do anything to protect the animals of this world. Just how would the bear react to its savior?